✔︎ C-262 (Rights of Indigenous Peoples)
Voted yea. Motion passed.
Bill
C-262: An Act to ensure that the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
Third reading.
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
This bill will ensure that the rights of Indigenous peoples are honored and protected in Canadian society according to the UN Declaration.
Result
Passed.
✔︎ C-354 (Use of Wood)
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
C-354: An Act to amend the Department of Public Works and Government Services Act (use of wood).
Second reading.
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
This will allow the Minister to approve the use of wood or any other objects with environmental benefits.
Result
Passed.
✔︎ M-168 (Private Members' Business - Net neutrality)
Voted yea. Motion passed.
Motion
M-168: Private Members' Business - Net neutrality.
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
Our government supports an open Internet where Canadians have the ability to access the content of their choice in accordance with the law. Net neutrality is a critical issue and our government has a strong net neutrality framework throuhg the CRTC and the Telecommunications Act.
Result
Passed.
Private Members Bill C-374 Passes Unanimously in the House of Commons
On Tuesday, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale—Langley City John Aldag’s private members bill, C-374, An Act to Amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board), passed unanimously at third reading in the House of Commons.
MP John Aldag’s bill to add Indigenous representation to the federal historic sites board passes through House of Commons unanimously
May 10, 2018 - Ottawa, Ontario
On Tuesday, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale—Langley City John Aldag’s private members bill, C-374, An Act to Amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board), passed unanimously at third reading in the House of Commons.
The bill, which would add much-needed Indigenous representation to the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, seeks to implement Call to Action 79(1) of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action. The legislation would provide for First Nations, Metis and Inuit representation on the Board.
Bill C-374 has been sent to the Senate for consideration where it has been sponsored by the former Chief Commissioner of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Senator Murray Sinclair.
While section 4(d) of the Historic Sites and Monuments Act currently provides for one representative from each province and territory, there is no formal representation of Indigenous peoples on the Board. The inclusion of Indigenous peoples on the HSMBC is necessary to continue breaking down the walls of exclusion which have historically existed between the federal government and Indigenous peoples in Canada.
Quotes
“Reconciliation with Indigenous peoples is a Canadian issue, and unanimous support for Bill C-374 is a proud reflection of this. I am honoured to have been able to bring this legislation forward to advance a small, but meaningful piece of reconciliation. The inclusion of Indigenous peoples on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada will provide a fuller view of the ways in which we commemorate historic peoples, places, and events.”
– John Aldag, Member of Parliament for Cloverdale-Langley City
Quick Fact
Bill C-374 received a royal recommendation dealing with remunerative aspects of the legislation. Bill C-374 is only the third private members bill to ever receive a royal recommendation.
For more information:
Kurtis Layden
Office of John Aldag, Member of Parliament
613-992-0884
john.aldag.a1@parl.gc.ca
✔︎ C-374 (Composition of the Board)
Voted yea. Bill adopted.
Bill
C-374: An Act to amend the Historic Sites and Monuments Act (composition of the Board).
Third Reading.
Vote
Yea.
Rationale
I proposed and supported this legislation in order to increase Indigenous representation on the Board to allow for more input and participation by key groups.
Result
Passed.
